1. (a) Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.
2. (b) If both soil and foliar application methods are used on the same crop, or if multiple neonicotinoid active ingredients are applied to the same crop, a total maximum combined application rate must not exceed 0.3 lbs. ai/A/season.

3. (c) If managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, the application rate and timing restrictions listed in the following table apply in addition to the limitations in subsections (a) and (b):

   Application Rate and Timing Restrictions for Crops in the Oilseed Crop Group

   Active Ingredient

   Soil Application

   Foliar Application

   Maximum Application Rate

   Required Timing

   Maximum Application Rate

   Required Timing

   Clothianidin

   Prohibited

   Prohibited

   Dinotefuran

   Prohibited

   Prohibited

   Imidacloprid

   Prohibited

   0.3 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only from pre-planting until bloom

   Thiamethoxam

   Prohibited

   Prohibited

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the oilseed crop group.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 12976, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12824 and 12838, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15).